Reading the Classics: Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice was a novel I had attempted to read many years ago. Because I had struggled to get…
Hobbies
Discover ideas and tips for hobbies, including creative projects, sports, games, and leisure activities to help you enjoy your free time and explore new interests.
Carpe Diem – Some Thoughts on this Philosophy
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Mr John Keating, played by Robin Williams in the 1989 film ‘Dead Poets Society’ famously…
My Medieval Heroine – Melisende of Jerusalem
In light of International Women’s Day, I wanted to share the story of a little known medieval heroine. Melisende of…
‘Here Be Monsters’: My Fascination with Cryptozoology
When I started blogging 18 months ago, I made myself a promise. That I would blog about things I enjoy.…
Reading the Classics: 1984
1984 has long been my daughter’s favourite book. Shamefully, my knowledge of the text had had, up until now, been…
Wuthering Heights, My Review
At the dawn of 2019, I set myself a challenge, to read as many classics as possible this year. I came…
Strange Laws From the UK and Around the World
Just for Fun! Perhaps it’s all the talk of Brexit that made me think about the strange laws I have…
How to Create Your Own Family Tree
I’m a medieval historian by trade, holding a PhD and specialising in gender and the crusades. I am accustomed to…
My Top 5 Ghost-Hunting TV Shows
As a paranormal investigator, I love to watch ghost-hunting TV shows. Watching them cannot only give me some tips and…
My Favourite Latin Phrases
I thought I’d share with you a selection of my favourite Latin phrases I’ve come to know over the course…
